3 figures
Prophet and forerunner of Jesus Christ.
John the Baptist preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins, preparing the way for Jesus. He fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, calling people to repentance and baptizing them in the Jordan River.
The Messiah and Son of God.
In this chapter, Jesus is baptized by John, marking the beginning of His public ministry. The heavens open, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him like a dove, with a voice from heaven declaring Him as God's beloved Son.
Tetrarch of Galilee who imprisoned John the Baptist.
Herod is mentioned as the ruler who imprisoned John the Baptist because John rebuked him for his unlawful marriage to Herodias, his brother's wife.